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What Causes Fluid Build Up And Swelling In Feet While On Prednisone For Gout?

I am 65 yr old male Caucasian in good health non smoker but 40 lbs overweight at 6 2 and 260 lbs. my over all lifestyle is 3 or 4 cardio workouts per week ......I have had a couple bouts with Gout in my feet and was given prednisone for relief......it s a wonder drug but also made me Boloon up and retain lots of fluids. Thoughts?
Thu, 26 May 2016
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Peednisolone is a steroid and it causes weight gain. I would advice you to consult that medical practitioner who prescribed you prednisolone for dose adjustment according to your disease severity or for tapering off of our medication.
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What Causes Fluid Build Up And Swelling In Feet While On Prednisone For Gout?

Hi Peednisolone is a steroid and it causes weight gain. I would advice you to consult that medical practitioner who prescribed you prednisolone for dose adjustment according to your disease severity or for tapering off of our medication. Thank you